Hi R, ... The rhythm is indeed of Liberian origin, from the Kpelle people, I think, but possibly also Vai. The song, which is not 'fAnga', but 'fUnga', is...
Unfortunately the "Olatunji Songbook" only has the first verse and no English interpretation of the song. However, Baba says on a live recording from the ...
... Yes, that would certainly fit the context/meaning of the song/dance. It's probably spelled as "ikabo" because of a spelling error in the transcription,...
Yes, this is what I was taught also. During the life and time of Pearl Primus. Way back in the day when tradional songs and dances were the bomb. The...
Something I thought I should share about Funga which I heard from Mohamed da Costa. There's this song called Little Liza Jane from the African-American folk...
Artist, Choreographer and Master Instructor Nzingha Camara to teach one last West African dance class in Los Angeles on Wednesday, August 2nd at Lula ...
Hello Adam, I was at Borenya in '04. I very much remember you two singing those songs together. However, I missed Mohammed's story. Thanks for sharing that. ...
Greetings Folks! In another off list inquiry someone who learned Fanga years ago needed a refresher on how it sounds, so I searched up the following media...
I am going to be in Detroit a few days and was wondering if there is a drum or dance class happening on Monday or Tuesday night? Please respond off-list. ...
I ship most of my drums via UPS. Choose an appropriate sized box, about 4 inches taller than the drum, and 2 or 3 inches wider and deeper than the drum. I...
UPS ground, in a cardboard box with a little extra protection over the skin. Remember that the rings themselves provide protection to the rim of the drum. ...
... i usually start with a double wall cardboard box, available at uline. bubble wrap the stem, place a piece of carboard box around the head of the drum, then...
Greetings to all Seneke, ensemble created by Sekou Conde, has a clip of a performance they did at the Hothose (in Chicago) 7/8/06. Check it out on their...
Hi thanks to everyone for suggestions on learning Malinke. Someone was very kind and sent me an unwanted copy of 'Parlons Malinke' by Mamadou Camara, which is...
Sogbety Diomande's West African Celebration in Ohio West African Festival Sogbety is putting together a West African festival for Aug. 25-27 at Mohican Outdoor...
Reminder from the Calendar of djembe-l http://groups.yahoo.com/group/djembe-l/cal Mpulse Drummers in Eau Claire, WI Wednesday August 9, 2006 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ...
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Reminder from the Calendar of djembe-l http://groups.yahoo.com/group/djembe-l/cal Sogbety Diomande's West African Celebration Friday August 25, 2006 All Day ...
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Hello List, Has anyone out there had any success putting a cowskin on a djembe? I've heard of some Cote d'Ivoire djembes headed like this but have never seen...
Magbana is pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual retreat on September 15, 16 and 17 at Iroquois Springs in Rock Hill, NY. Along with Magbana's...
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The 2006 WPRC Conference is mid-October in Spokane. I am going to bring my Djembe and find a nice place along the Spokane River. If I can connect with...
Hi, Just a note to let folks know that I put up an amazing video clip of Master Sega Cisse here in Mali. I really thought he was special and would like to...
... The sound is like a cow skin on a djembe... Remember: cow skin is much thicker than goat skin and resonance will be totally different. The sound will be...
Hi, At a previous workshop I was taught a great break for Soli Bule. I don't remember any of the dun duns though. Is anybody able to direct me to or, tell me...
